U.S. Copyright Royalty Board Seeks Comments on Sound Recording Formats

The Interim Chief Copyright Royalty Judge has issued a supplemental request for comments regarding rules for the delivery and format of records of use of sound recordings for statutory licenses under sections 112 and 114 of the Copyright Act. The Board found that it would be very difficult to adopt final rules on the basis of the public comments received and hopes to induce interested parties to provide more specific information regarding the burdens of data submission in the webcasting industry.

For further information, go to the new Copyright Royalty Board website at http://www.loc.gov/crb.